Question

In 1796, after serving a second term as the country's first president, George Washington declined to run for a third term even though many people in and out of the government wanted him to. In 1799, he again refused to run. He feared potential opponents might say he was too ambitious or incompetent or too old, at age 70, to serve. Washington was also concerned he would not earn enough votes.

His refusal to seek another term set the precedent for presidents to retire after two terms. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president to break that tradition by winning a third and a fourth term. No other president has done so since because of the passage of the Twenty-Second Amendment.

Which of the reasons Washington cited for his refusal would encourage states to ratify the Twenty-Second Amendment? (4 points)

a
Inability to draw votes

b
Charges of incompetence

c
Inability to perform the office

d
Charges of excessive ambition

Answer 1

Answer:

I think the answer is c...